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Pygmalion
Pygmalion, by Bernard Shaw is one of the most celebrated plays of the 20th century
Will Professor Higgins manage to mould and improve the young Eliza? and will she
manage to better herself and live a more socially accepted life?
A timeless classic!
Artspace, Dewsbury Arts Group, Lower Peel St., Dewsbury.
Today to Sat 23 Mar
Patternarium
Don’t miss the latest exhibition in the Spark gallery. Experience mind-blowing patterns in this brand NEW exhibition that mixes digital technology and mechanical machines.
Standard entry or free with your Annual Pass
Eureka! The National Children’s Museum Discovery Road Halifax
Today to Sat 4 May
Vikings: The Shield Wall Sagas - York 2019 - Cancelled
A unique and immersive, theatrical experience, with 360 degree sets, live actors, and special effects, it’s truly a legendary experience for all. Head to www.vikingsyork.co.uk for more event info.
Grab your swords, shields and axes and join Ivar the Boneless’ great heathen army.
Castle Car Park, Unnamed Road, Y01 9YR
Today to Sun 14 Apr
“Gather them in”: the Musical Treasures of W.T. Freemantl
How did a church organist from Sheffield amass the largest private collection of Mendelssohn material in Europe?
"Gather Them In" tells the undiscovered story of a passionate collector and the musical masters he admired.
Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery, Parkinson Building, University of Leeds
Today to Sat 23 Mar, Mon 25 Mar to Sat 30 Mar, Mon 1 Apr to Sat 6 Apr, Mon 8 Apr to Sat 13 Apr, Mon 15 Apr to Sat 20 Apr, Mon 22 Apr to Sat 27 Apr, Mon 29 Apr to Sat 4 May, Mon 6 May to Fri 10 May
Antony Gormley – Screening & Workshop
Join us at Square Chapel for our first Contemporary art film screening and art workshop.
The event will begin with a screening of the 2006 film ‘Antony Gormey’ from Illumination Media’s series theEYE, a series of profiles of some of the most celebrated artists working today.
10 Square Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Today
Wordplay – David Constantine
Enjoy our monthly digest of poetry, variety and open mic hosted by our very own Keith Hutson! Featuring established and emerging artists, WordPlay brings the best on the block to Halifax, and celebrates the finest local talent, too.
Featuring David Constantine.
10 Square Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Today
Exhibition - Still Life: Things Devouring Time
An exhibition exploring consumer culture, sustainability and still life
This exhibition explores the notion of consumerism through the lens of historical and contemporary still life artworks.
The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery, University of Leeds
Today to Sat 23 Mar
Social Astronomy Evening
A relaxed evening to astronomical imaging, events, activities and telescope making
4A Railway Street, Huddersfield
Tue 19 Mar
Staff Pick of Art
Do you only have five minutes to discover something new? Join us for a monthly staff pick introduction.
Pop in for a five minute talk to hear a personal response to an object on display in our Galleries, and uncover a few little known stories or facts at the same time.
The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery, University of Leeds
Wed 20 Mar 19
Agatha Crusty and the Village Hall Murders by Derek Webb
Agatha Crusty (pronounced Croosty) is a crime novelist. She’s also pretty adept at solving crimes.
The Bradford Playhouse, 4-12 Chapel Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Wed 20 Mar 19 to Sat 23 Mar
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Nostell - Nostell Nestlings
Join in fortnightly stories, crafts and outdoor activities with your mini adventurers, especially for under 5s. Each session we’ve different activities themed around a story book, from planting seeds like Mr McGregor and going on a bear hunt to making mud pies like Superworm.
Nostell, Doncaster Road, Nostell, near Wakefield,
Wed 20 Mar
Staff Pick of Treasures
Do you only have five minutes to discover something new? Join us for a monthly staff pick introduction.
Pop in for a five minute talk to hear our staff’s personal responses to an object on display in our Galleries, and uncover a few little known stories or facts at the same time.
Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery, Parkinson Building, University of Leeds
Wed 20 Mar 19
street food at the ferret Pen Thai night
Street food at The Flying Ferret brings you the Authentic taste of Thailand with Pens Thai Kitchen
a full sit down taster menu cooked on site from fresh for you delight for just £12.50 .
2 starters and three mains with rice by Shelleys own queen of Thai Pen .
the flying ferret
95 huddersfield road
Wed 20 Mar, Wed 3 Apr
Psychic Switch - Bradford
Experience 4 different Psychics, Mediums in 1 amazing psychic night. Book a ticket for yourself or come with friends, family etc for a great social psychic evening. Everyone is guaranteed a message. Bar open, over 18’s only.
Guide Post Hotel, Bradford
Wed 20 Mar 19
Black Dyke Band at St. Mary’s, Mirfield
We are delighted to welcome this renowned band to Mirfield. Black Dyke Band is the most recorded band in the world with over 350 recordings.
St. Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Mirfield
Thu 21 Mar 19
IOU – Rear View 360
Enter the immersive 360° film version of IOU’s Rear View and take an unforgettable virtual journey from the intimacy of a life class to the reality of the streets following the story of a life lived in the town.
10 Square Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Thu 21 Mar 19 to Mon 25 Mar
The Women of Westminster by Rachel Reeves MP – free public talk
Rachel Reeves MP launched her new book recently, The Women of Westminster, and on the evening she will talk about how women have changed politics over the years and pick out the famous and not-so-famous female MPs who should be celebrated for their work in Parliament.
University Of Huddersfield - Oastler Building
Queensgate
Thu 21 Mar 19
Nostell - Behind the scenes Stables tours
Learn all about the Winn family’s love of horses and the hidden areas of the stable block that visitors don’t normally see.
Nostell, Doncaster Road, Nostell, near Wakefield,
Thu 21 Mar 19
Swallows and Armenians
Artist, curator and writer Karen Babayan takes us on an adventure through the Arthur Ransome Archive in this lunchtime talk.
Discover the unexpected inspiration for Arthur Ransome’s well-loved Swallows and Amazons.
Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery, Parkinson Building, University of Leeds
Thu 21 Mar 19
Desert Island Flicks
A blockbuster, adventure and rom com rolled into one, Desert Island Flicks sees two leading ladies reimagine, remake and spoof the most memorable movie moments of all time, taking on all the lead roles, stunts, and special effects!
Birstall Community Centre,
Market Street,
Birstall,
Batley
Fri 22 Mar 19
Gourmet Astronomy Evening
Pie & peas & Astronomy with maybe some other food to help yourself to - £2.50 admission
4A Railway Street, Huddersfield
Fri 22 Mar 19
Roger Davies & Band
After a sell-out show at Square Chapel last year, Huddersfield born, Roger Davies & His Band are back with another guaranteed-to-please evening full of their positive, upbeat, celebratory self penned folk rock.
10 Square Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Fri 22 Mar 19
Bulsara and His Queenies
See Bulsara and His Queenies, the only Queen tribute band to have twice headlined The Official Freddie Mercury Birthday Party. They are now back and performing in their home county.
Church, 177-179 Woodhouse Ln, Leeds
Fri 22 Mar 19
5ive @ Mecca Wakefield
Come and see 90’s boyband 5ive live at Mecca in Wakefield! Join us for a night of food, drink and dancing with some bingo thrown in before 5ive appear live on stage! Not many tickets left so grab yours now! Available from eventbrite or in club!
Mecca Bingo
Wakefield
Fri 22 Mar 19
Learn to Play Day and sale
Garforth Brass invite you to pop in for a drink and a cake, and have a go at playing a brass instrument yourself! FREE 10 minute lessons, subject to availability.
Garforth Miners Welfare Hall
Sat 23 Mar 19